IAEA: US Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites May Have Caused Chemical Hazards

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported that recent US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities appear to have inflicted additional damage at both the Fordo and Natanz sites, with signs of localized contamination and possible chemical risks.

“Regarding the additional strikes to Fordo that were reported early on Monday – after the U.S. bombing of the facility early on Sunday – the IAEA assesses that access roads close to the underground facility and one of its entrances were hit,” the statement read.

At the Natanz nuclear facility, inspectors identified two strike marks on the area above the underground sections, which had previously housed uranium enrichment operations and storage units.

“Based on its knowledge of what these halls contained, the IAEA assesses that this strike may have caused localized contamination and chemical hazards,” it added.